Faro vacation

This simple cathedral (Sé in Portuguese), which from the outside is almost unnoticed, was built in the 14th century, and is Gothic style architecture. It is found in the large square in the heart of the old town, at Largo da Sé, very

Bears some resemblance to the Wall of the Macarena in Seville. It's nice just to walk around and I recommend visiting a ceramics store/ workshop from the fifteenth century where some of XII is set with medieval music and you can see

This beautiful fine sand beach, several miles long, is located at one end of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. Our first intention was to do one of the many walking tours there in order to observe the herons and flamingos that migrate

The Lighthouse Marina is located on the coast of the huge Formosa River estuary. Within walking distance of the Old Town, it's one of the most picturesque places in the city, thanks to the colorful yachts, sailboats and other boats

After leaving our hotel and after spending all day in Faro, we stopped at this huge mall near the international airport. With an area of ​​45,000 m2 and designed by Broadway Malyan is the very best I've found so far in Europe in terms

The Arco da Vila, or arc of the city, is one of the medieval gates of entry to the historic lighthouse opposite the marina, the Banco de Portugal and the Church of Mercy. It is a National Monument and was built in 1812 by architect

This was the first church we saw in Faro, and after seeing much of the city I can say I consider it the prettiest. It is a baroque temple of great proportions, which is accessed via a single staircase, with two bell towers, one on

Castelo de Paderne was built by the Moors (twelfth century) and Arabs (fourteenth century) and according to historical data was inhabited until the sixteenth century, now only some ruins remain. By the archaeological discoveries made

From the bell tower of the Faro Cathedral one can enjoy the best views of the city, as it is one of the tallest buildings in the town and has a perfect location, just a few meters from the sea. To access the belfry you have to pay the

I photographed this building as I was struck by its facade. Then I discovered that it was the Belmarco Palace, one of the most emblematic buildings of Faro, which houses official administrative offices. It's in the vicinity of the

The triangle formed between the squares Ferreira Almeida, Freedom and Francisco Gomes forms a maze of pedestrian streets, with the major retailers and financial institutions of Faro. you can go for a very pleasant stroll through the

The neighbourhood of Vila-Adentro is located within the walled city of Faro. This is what remains of the city's splendor before the 1755 earthquake. You enter via the Arco da Vila which was built by the order of Bishop Francisco Gomes

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Where to eat during your

trip to Faro

Faro is the capital of the Algarve, a predominantly tourist area, so you have to be careful that they don't try to bait and switch you or your wallet will suffer. We had good references for this restaurant, but when we arrived we

The Faro e Benfica seafood restaurant is located at the mouth of the Faro marina. It overlooks the city and bay of Faro, in the Algarve. Their rice and seafood specialty has made its kitchen a landmark in southern Portugal. I

Walking through the ancient streets of Faro at lunchtime, after seeing some restaurants and subsequent menus we came across one in which the waiter invited us in very kindly way. This is one of the most original restaurants I have

The Confraria das Bifanas is a new restaurant specializing in bifanas which is next to the port of Faro, in the rotunda of the Republic Ave. Bifanas are typical Portuguese sandwiches with a slice breaded pork. They offer different

We came across this restaurant by chance as everywhere else was closed. This is the restaurant of a hotel and beside it is the bar where you can smoke but they don't serve meals. From the kitchen there is nothing important to mention

Walking through the old town of Faro, we discovered a charming and elegant restaurant very close to the Cathedral. They have all kinds of Portuguese cuisine, and two types of menus at a great price (€11/ €15) to try a bit of

This restaurant offers a great meal at reasonable prices. Four people can have lunch for between 35 and 40 euros. The staff gives excellent service. We ate baked pork, one of the highlights of the day, shaved rice and grilled octopus.

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This modern hotel is located in the center of Faro, next to the marina. Some of the rooms overlook the Formosa River, as does the spectacular top-floor restaurant terrace. There are lots of restaurants nearby. The hotel rooms are

This hotel is located in the centre of Faro, just steps from the shopping area. Because of this, its price, wasn't expensive (261 euros for three nights midweek), but wasn't cheap. It has no pool, no gym, no parking.

Just three minutes from Faro airport, this is a budget hotel with a great location for those who want to travel around the city. It is a small hotel that is situated next to the main road EN-125, providing excellent connections to all

This hotel offers a wide range of services and an unforgettable holiday. It has two bars, a heated pool and a central courtyard. Other services include room service, wake up call, hotel doctor, car rental, concierge, babysitting on

This establishment has the advantage of being located in downtown faro, a two minute walk from the train station, and five minutes from the central bus station which has buses to all parts of Portugal. It's about 7km from the Faro

Located in the heart of the historic centre, the Globo Hotel is close to the river bank where there are many shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel also has an excellent location for those who wish to explore the attractions of the

The Residencial Same Hotel is next to the commercial and historical center of Faro, close to the port and train and bus stations. It's 6 km from the beach of Ilha de Faro. Services include 24 hour front desk, elevator, heating,

The International Puerto De Vilamoura, the fabulous Falesia Beach and best golf courses in the area are a short walk from this resort. It's ideally located for those want to explore the attractions of the city and surroundings.